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DESTINATIONSHere are some fresh looks for the backyard or destination wedding. Set the pace for you and your guy sporting laid-back chic while looking great, staying comfortable. These amazing photos were shot off Dunk Island, in Australia for Bride to Be April 2011 issue. Images are by fashion talent extraordinaire, Julie Adams. Shopping info below. Images courtesy of Bride to be Australia...
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DESTINATIONSCREDITSPhotography: John Truong and Stuart LiretteGowns: Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal CoutureHair: Kathie RothkopMakeup: Juliane ChaiModels: Jen Lam and Lauren PurcellYour wedding destination could be as close as the park down the street or half way across the world. Wherever you pick for your backdrop, finding the gown to compliment is part of the fun. In the header photos a silk chiffon and Chantilly lace dress with a full skirt is the perfect match for a villa on the sea. Above a fitted silk taffeta sheath and organza train pair up for a country-inspired wedding . . .Above: A vintage bouffant g...
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destination destinationI know loads of you are planning destination weddings. From the questions and comments I get about far flung affairs, I'd say it was the next big thing! Chances are that if you're reading this website (whether you're having a backyard affair or a Tahitian Ball), you've probably already picked your wedding spot. But lemme ask you this: Have you decided on the honeymoon? Lesley Scott of Fashion Tribes has posted a fabulous list of the most fabulous destinations- all perfect for a once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon experience. The image above is from Necker Island, Sir Richard Branson's private island ...
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Destination-Wedding ActivitiesFiled under: Destination Weddings Getty Images If you're asking the majority of your guests to travel for your wedding, it's a thoughtful gesture to offer ideas for how to spend down time. Even better than a list of local sights or hot spots is a prearranged outing or activity -- this way, guests can get to know each other before the big day. Here are 10 fun ideas for groups at a destination wedding. Get sporty. In the months leading up to your wedding, let everyone know you'll be arranging a softball game, tennis round-robin, golf tournament or bowling competition and invite all to play. Fin...
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Are you destined for a destination wedding?By the time a bride-to-be calls us, chances are she's already decided on a destination wedding. But what if you're not sure? Some people want a traditional hometown wedding; some people want an exotic, unique wedding; but lots of people are in between and could go either way. Here are a few things to think about to decide if a destination wedding is for you. A destination wedding is most ideal for the couple who loves to travel, has a sense of adventure, and wants to do things their own way. If a cookie-cutter wedding just won't cut it, a destination wedding allows you to toss the ...
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Destination WeddingA destination wedding is the PERFECT way to go for couples wanting a celebration get-away in a beautiful setting that’s intricately woven with romance, adventure and guests so comfortable to be around, you’d even let them see you without mascara! According to Destination Bride, “The number of couples choosing destination weddings has increased by 200 percent in the last 10 years and the trend continues to grow.” honey- if we could do it all over again… yes, I digress. What’s Your Destination? From a beach wedding… to a castle across the pond… to the Caribbean, a Napa winery o...
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Destination Wedding Ideas - Destination LoveDestination weddings (also called "weddingmoons" because they combine the wedding, reception and honeymoon together in one location) are becoming increasingly popular. Couples are turning to this alternative to avoid the challenges and expense of planning a memorable wedding close to home. They feel that the destination wedding allows for a truly unique experience. Destination weddings are generally held at a desirable location such as an exotic destination or the hometown of the couple. The guest list is typically less than 40 people and a few days of act...
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Destination: InteriorsIf you can, be mindful of the place you and your guest will be staying during a destination wedding…remember that all your getting ready pictures, and your experience in general, will take place in this setting. Try to find a place that is in line with your inspiration and you’ll come out with a much more cohesive album and experience! image credits: 1. real source unknown, I found it on a tumblr thats gone now 2. Richard Powers...
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Don't miss this great informative meeting!Destination Weddings, Managing & Marketing Your BusinessSunday, September 13, 2009 from 9 AM - 4 PM Please RSVP asap - http://septemberstatemeeting.eventbrite.com/Destination WeddingsLisa Light, wedding planner and CEO of Destination Bride, is a dynamic speaker and planner who has a lot to say about destination weddings, the fastest growing trend in the 125 billion dollar American Wedding Industry. She has build a prestigious wedding planning company, Destination Bride, and the $1 internet site dedicated to destination weddings, http://www.destina...
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Travel: Charming Destination-Wedding ChapelsIf visions of destination weddings are dancing through your head, but you're really a traditional girl at heart, why not tie the knot in a hotel chapel? They're incredibly convenient because they're located right on the property's grounds (so guests have to walk mere yards to the reception), and they're often quite classy. Here are a few of my favorites: The InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa in French Polynesia has an over-water version alluringly called the Blue Lagoon Chapel. In Los Cabos, Mexico, the One & Only Palmilla holds a 50-year-old whitewashed sanctuary with a...
